Sunday 6 December 2015

Lt Gen John Bell Hood

John Bell Hood was born in 1831 and died 1879. Considered by many as one of the best Brigade and Divisional commanders in the Confederate army.

 Wounded on the second day at Gettysburg, Hood lost the use of his left arm.
 He was wounded again at the Battle of Chickamauga while leading an assault requiring the amputation of his right leg.
 Despite these wounds Hood was still there for the Rebel cause.
 In 1864 he was given command of the Army of Tennessee. This was short lived after defeats at Franklin and Nashville.
Hood died in 1879 from Yellow Fever just days after his wife and oldest child leaving 10 orphans.

Hood is a Perrys metal figure and his off-sider is from the plastic cavalry set.


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22 comments:

  1. Phil6 December 2015 at 22:33

    Great post Rodger, very nice historical background and beautiful vignette...

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  2. Al6 December 2015 at 22:44

    Nice painting mate

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  3. Mike6 December 2015 at 23:11

    Nice work - really enjoy these vignettes you put together...
    I'm inspired to do some ACW stuff in the future :)

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  4. Mallius Vane6 December 2015 at 23:47

    Superb!

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  5. Dalauppror7 December 2015 at 00:09

    Very nice painting. Lovely pictures!

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  6. Nate7 December 2015 at 00:25

    Nice work Rodger! Great brushwork and a cool write up too, very nice.

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  7. Ken7 December 2015 at 02:28

    Now that is a really nice command base.

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  8. Jonas M7 December 2015 at 04:12

    Nice command base!

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  9. Samuli7 December 2015 at 05:35

    Great looking command base Rodger! And a nice little history snippet as well!

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  10. The Angry Lurker7 December 2015 at 05:56

    Lovely looking work Rodger!

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  11. Jay7 December 2015 at 06:20

    Great modeling, Rodger. BTW: all commanding officers wearing their rank should hide behind trees, IMHO. (:0|)

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  12. Michael Awdry7 December 2015 at 09:31

    That's a rather splendid stand Rodger, bravo Sir.

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  13. Cyrus7 December 2015 at 11:14

    A great command figure Rodger, an interesting summary of his career!

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  14. Kiwicolourstudio@gmail.com7 December 2015 at 11:40

    excellent work Rodger.

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  15. Mad Padre7 December 2015 at 16:15

    Another great command stand, Rodger. Just as good as your Old Pete stand.
    Poor JB Hood, I always feel that had the war gone on another year longer, he would have ended up as a torso strapped on a horse.

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  16. Archduke Piccolo7 December 2015 at 16:58

    "So now I'm marching southward,
    My heart id full of woe.
    I'm going back to Georgia
    To see my Uncle Joe.
    You may talk about your Beauregard,
    And sing of General Lee -
    But the gallant Hood of Texas
    Played Hell in Tennessee!"
    (sung by soldiers of the Army of Tennessee after Nashville, 1864, to the tune of 'Yellow Rose of Texas")

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    1. Rodger7 December 2015 at 19:10

      Cheers Ion. I was thinking of adding this myself.
      Very glad you have added it as a comment!

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  17. Hobbyworker7 December 2015 at 20:59

    That is lovely work Rodger!

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  18. Phil C8 December 2015 at 17:04

    Impressive photos of your brush work here Rodger! marvelous display of painted miniatures and terrain to boot too!

    cheers,

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  19. The Kiwi9 December 2015 at 14:42

    Very nice and interesting bio history. cheers

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  20. Paul Foster9 December 2015 at 20:24

    Stunning work as usual Rodger. 10 orphans...Phew!

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  21. Moiterei_198411 December 2015 at 08:08

    Very well done! I'm sure this valiant fellow will help to ensure victory for the cause.

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